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A TEXAS NONPROFIT

About Us

CollectiveX Is An Initiative Of Texas Economic Xchange, A Texas-Based 501(C)(3) Nonprofit Organization built to help small businesses and nonprofit organizations access better healthcare options through the power of collective purchasing.

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group of diverse people stacking hands in the middle
group of diverse people stacking hands in the middle

Our Story

Creating Better Options and Stronger Communities – Together.

CollectiveX was founded by Julissa Carielo, founder and CEO of the Dream On Group, after years of watching small-business owners and nonprofit leaders across Texas do everything right — yet pay more and get less than large corporations when it came to healthcare.

She believed there had to be a better way. That belief became CollectiveX.

CollectiveX brings small businesses and nonprofits together to access the pricing, benefits, and opportunities usually reserved for large corporations — starting with healthcare, with more on the way.

What began as Julissa’s dream for the businesses around her is becoming a movement. Because alone, we’re all small.

Together, we’re the largest business in Texas.

Meet Our Team

CollectiveX Team Member, helping members for the Texas-based non-profit collectiveX, which allows small businesses who sign up and join the collective to gain access to a collective membership that grants small business owners more competitive rates typically only available to much larger businesses.

Julissa Carielo

Founder

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CollectiveX Team Member, helping members for the Texas-based non-profit collectiveX, which allows small businesses who sign up and join the collective to gain access to a collective membership that grants small business owners more competitive rates typically only available to much larger businesses.

LeRoy Cavazos-Reyna

Senior Advisor

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CollectiveX Team Member, helping members for the Texas-based non-profit collectiveX, which allows small businesses who sign up and join the collective to gain access to a collective membership that grants small business owners more competitive rates typically only available to much larger businesses.

Ramiro A. Cavazos

Board Member

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CollectiveX Team Member, helping members for the Texas-based non-profit collectiveX, which allows small businesses who sign up and join the collective to gain access to a collective membership that grants small business owners more competitive rates typically only available to much larger businesses.

Daniel Galindo

Board Member

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Julissa Carielo

Julissa’s continuous drive to transform dreams into reality inspired her to Co Found the DreamOn Group. She takes a very thoughtful and careful approach  to development projects. Julissa co-founded the DreamOn Group to develop,  construct, and manage properties that bring economic, environmental, and cultural  value to the communities she serves. Working with governmental agencies, non profits, and cultural organizations to bring forth change in communities and create  the opportunities that people deserve has been Julissa’s primary motivator in all  she does.  

As a pioneer in the construction industry, Julissa gained industry experience from  the ground up by working for an architectural firm, a building manufacturer, and  eventually for a general contractor. In 2006, with a dream and her 401k savings, she  started her own construction company. Tejas Premier Building Contractor, Inc. was  born out of hard work and determination and now stands as a principal contractor  in Texas. She is a dedicated business leader and educator who has committed much  of her life to implement equity and advancement in the community. 

Her commitment to San Antonio and making it a better community to live in is at  the heart of her business focus. She is a leader in identifying needs and solutions,  knowing how to accomplish the goal, and seeing it to the end. In 2015, Julissa  envisioned transforming an unused elementary school into what is now known  as Plaza de Sueños, an entrepreneurial center designed to support local small  businesses by providing training, guidance, and the tools needed to grow and scale.  More recently, Julissa collaborated with Prosper West to acquire and transform the  historic Basila Frocks building. Reopened in 2025, the space now serves as a vibrant  community hub offering small business retail, office spaces, and community centered events. 

Julissa co-founded the DreamOn Group to bring forth change and share with others  the unique nature of community building. She is a leader in collaborative efforts  with community partners, working directly with the County and City of San Antonio  leadership to develop funding mechanisms. Julissa has extensive experience working  with non-profits to help build programming for full activation of their programs  and spaces. Over the years, she has gained immeasurable experience working with  community leaders to identify issues and solutions that reduce poverty on the  Westside. As a trusted community leader, Julissa has thoughtful experience working  with small businesses and local art organizations to activate ongoing programs that  involve and serve all.  

Julissa is known for her expertise in bringing community partners together for the  greater good of the community. Julissa has served on numerous boards throughout  her career and has been involved in exciting community leadership programs. In  addition, Julissa has represented San Antonio in many national organizations like  Presidential Leadership Scholars Class 40, a national leadership program where  she was selected among 800 applicants nationwide to represent in Washington DC.  Julissa’s drive is unmatched, and community leaders know that she will bring a  community vision with integrity and passion for bringing the leadership needed to  complete the project. She served at the Mayor’s invitation to co-lead the Economic  Transition Team during COVID-19 to help identify local businesses having trouble  developing a plan to get them back to business. Julissa co-created an economic  playbook that numerous large and small companies utilized to open their business  back up safely. 

Julissa is a native Texan and grew up in San Antonio. She is a graduate of St. Mary’s  University and is highly involved in the community. Julissa’s greatest passion is her  family, and she enjoys time spent with her husband, Oscar, and their two boys.

LeRoy Cavazos-Reyna

LeRoy Cavazos-Reyna is a nationally recognized strategist and public affairs leader with expertise in government relations, cross-border diplomacy, and inclusive economic development.

He is the Founder and CEO of Localism, Inc., a certified Hispanic-, LGBTQ+-, and Disability-owned consulting firm based in San Antonio, Texas, focused on empowering minority-owned businesses and nonprofits through policy, procurement, and stakeholder engagement.

He also serves as Senior Advisor to Public Private Strategies, where he leads national and global initiatives to support small businesses and equitable economic growth.

Previously, LeRoy was Vice President of Government and International Affairs for the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), where he helped revitalize the organization during the COVID-19 pandemic and led its first-ever international office

opening in Mexico City. He has also held senior roles at Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages/Arca Continental, the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC) and MHP Salud, where he led more than ten international trade missions to LATAM, Europe, and the Middle East.

LeRoy was recently accepted to Leadership San Antonio Class 50 and is an alumnus of the Texas Lyceum. He is a strong advocate for U.S.-Mexico collaboration and served on the Texas Border Coalition, San Antonio Mexico Friendship Council, U.S. Mexico Border Mayors Association, and numerous other civic boards.

He holds a Master of Public Administration and dual bachelor’s degrees from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and an advanced leadership certification from TCU’s Neeley School of Business.

He resides in San Antonio, Texas, with his husband Edgar and remains an active voice in civic, policy, and international business communities across the globe.

Ramiro A. Cavazos

Ramiro A. Cavazos is President and Chief Executive Officer of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), America’s largest business advocacy organization for Hispanics. He is a trusted economic development expert and champion for bipartisan solutions that generate wealth to advance economic opportunity for all Americans. Prior to his role at the USHCC, Ramiro was the President and Chief Executive Officer of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC), the nation’s first Hispanic Chamber of Commerce founded in 1929. During his tenure, he advocated for the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), achieved recognition as a 5 Star accredited chamber, and successfully led trade missions to Spain, Mexico, Canada, Israel, China, Japan, Cuba and Italy.
Ramiro previously served as the Director of Research and Economic Development at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, driving public-private partnerships that accelerated entrepreneurship, innovation and technology advancements. He also provided leadership as the Director of Economic Development for the City of San Antonio overseeing projects that fueled a period of unprecedented business growth, retention and trade, resulting in the creation of higher-paying jobs in key industries for America’s 7th largest city. Additionally, Cavazos shared his expertise by teaching economic development at the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Institute of Law and Public Affairs.

Ramiro’s diverse experience has equipped him with a unique global perspective, fostering a deep understanding of the interconnected world we live in. His tenure in the private sector, leading global public affairs and contributions for the Levi Strauss Company and Levi Strauss Foundation, has been instrumental in shaping his vision. Moreover, his 15-year stint as a bank director at InterContinental Bank Shares Corporation (InterCon) has given him valuable insight into the financial sector.
As a passionate advocate for small business, Ramiro draws inspiration from his own experience as a public affairs entrepreneur, having served esteemed clients such as AT&T, Valero Energy and H-E-B. His career in public service has been marked by notable roles, including Director for the Edward’s Aquifer Authority, Alamo Regional Mobility Authority, work as a special assistant to former U.S. Senator and U.S. Treasury Secretary Lloyd Bentsen of Texas, city administrator and as legislative researcher for State Representative Irma Rangel, the first Hispanic woman elected to the Texas Legislature.

Cavazos is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, was awarded the Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic, a knighthood bestowed by King Felipe VI to recognize his extraordinary service to the Kingdom of Spain and been recognized as one of the “101 Most Influential Latinos” in America for the 7th consecutive year. Ramiro is immediate past Chairman of the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility, is Vice Chairman of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, and serves on the boards of LiftFund, along with the Symphony of the Americas. His opinion has been featured on Fortune, The Economist, Time, Newsweek, Forbes, Bloomberg, CNN, the Associated Press, El Heraldo, El Pais, BBC, Jerusalem News, The Washington Post and many other media. 

Ramiro earned his Master’s Degree in Public Administration from St. Mary’s University, where he received the honor of Distinguished Alumnus and served as a member of the Board of Trustees. He completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Government from The University of Texas at Austin in three years. A native of Weslaco in the RIo Grande Valley, he is a 7th generation Texan. He and his wife Christa are the proud parents of two teenage boys.

Daniel Galindo

Daniel Galindo is a banking and private credit executive who builds scalable capital platforms that deliver strong financial performance alongside measurable community impact. Over the past seven years, he has helped oversee and deploy more than $1.5 billion in high-impact debt and investment capital, leading strategies at the intersection of private credit, community finance, and institutional investing.

As Managing Director of Allivate Impact Capital® and Senior Vice President and Director of Community Finance & Strategy at Woodforest National Bank, Daniel leads private credit and investment, community finance, and impact-finance platforms spanning more than $650 million in active assets across a 17-state footprint. He specializes in capital formation, strategic growth, risk-managed impact investing, and developing scalable solutions that align institutional returns with economic opportunity.

A recognized industry leader, Daniel serves as Chairman of Centrant Community Capital, sits on the board of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, and advises the Impact Shares Affordable Housing MBS ETF (NYSE: OWNS).